Grade Seven Music Theory for ABRSM Candidates by Victoria Williams 2nd Edition A complete course for students taking the ABRSM Grade 7 music theory exam. This book takes you through each grade 7 music theory topic with a step-by-step approach. Each topic is explained in simple terms with several musical examples, and is then followed by a page of consolidation exercises so that you can immediately practice your new-found knowledge. In depth explanations are given for tackling each of the exam questions set on the ABRSM grade 7 music theory papers. A practice test is included. Model answers are provided to all exercises plus the practice test. The course covers the ABRSM syllabus for Grade Seven, which is a lower-advanced level. The course covers: dded 7th chords (secondary 7ths and diminished 7ths) and the Neapolitan 6th, including how to actively use these in progressions with correct voice leading/part writing, - decoration notes and their application in Baroque (Bach) Chorale style and early classical keyboard pieces (includes chromatic decoration) - Figured bass including added 7th chords, 9ths and suspensions - How to write music in the style of a Baroque chorale or Classical keyboard - Composition - writing a solo part to fit a piano accompaniment - Composition - writing a solo composition from a given opening and/or given harmonic progression - General knowledge for score-based questions including intervals, decoration, comparisons, rhythm, era, transposition and more. - Practice test included. Perfect for self-study, or to use with your music teacher. Ample musical illustrations and exercises are included, with model answers provided. Each page has been carefully designed to be suitable for photocopying. You are welcome to email the author for guidance! This book is "bilingual", and contains both UK and USA musical terminology. This book can be used in conjunction with the MyMusicTheory.com Grade Seven Video course - see website for more details: ww.mymusictheory.com Victoria Williams graduated with a BA Hons degree in Music from the University of Leeds, in 1995, where she specialised in musicology. She also holds the music theory diplomas AmusTCL and LmusTCL. In 2007 Victoria created www.mymusictheory.com, which has now grown to offer music theory preparation lessons for ABRSM and Trinity exams grades 1-8 and beyond.